Business plan courses can help you learn market analysis, financial forecasting, operational planning, and effective pitching techniques. You can build skills in identifying target audiences, crafting value propositions, and developing marketing strategies. Many courses introduce tools like SWOT analysis, business model canvases, and financial modeling software, which can enhance your ability to create comprehensive and persuasive business plans.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Valuation, Equities, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Finance, Cash Flows, Investment Banking, Accounting
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Generative Model Architectures, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Ethics, GitHub Copilot, Vibe coding, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, AI powered creativity, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Content Creation, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Azure DevOps Pipelines, DevOps, Grafana, Application Performance Management, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Performance Testing, DevSecOps, Event Monitoring, Test Tools, Solution Architecture, Operational Excellence, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Test Case, Performance Metric, Root Cause Analysis, Problem Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Whizlabs
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, Model Evaluation, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Generative Model Architectures, Model Training, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Model Optimization, Fine-tuning, Model Deployment, A/B Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Performance Tuning, Databases, Business Reporting, Database Management Systems, Data Integrity, Database Development, Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Data Processing, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Claude Code, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI powered creativity, Multimodal Prompts, AI Product Strategy, Anthropic Claude, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Generative AI, AI Workflows, AI Personalization, AI Integrations, AI Security, Responsible AI
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills you'll gain: Payment Processing, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Payment Systems, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Merchant Services, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, User Accounts, Infrastructure Security, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Endpoint Security, Computer Security, Computer Security Incident Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Accruals, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Revenue Recognition, Inventory Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Depreciation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Contract Accounting, Accounting, Cash Control, Standard Accounting Practices, Technical Accounting, Cash Flows, General Accounting, Accounts Payable
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Operating Systems, Microsoft 365, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), Generative Model Architectures, Data Security, Computer Science, OSI Models, Data Store, TCP/IP, Data Integrity, Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Network Protocols, Software Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Prioritization, Team Collaboration, Teamwork, Active Listening, Security Awareness, De-escalation Techniques, Stress Management, Productivity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Personal Integrity, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Information Privacy, Accountability, Diversity Awareness
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Oral Expression, Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Infographics, Business Communication, Interactive Data Visualization, Concision, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Public Relations, Technical Writing, Electronic Media, Writing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Plan Execution, Market Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Value Propositions, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Sustainable Business, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months